A critical incident investigation has been declared as inquiries continue into an alleged pursuit and crash in the state's north late last month.

Between 1am and 3.30am on Saturday, 25 January 2025, a unit on Barker Street, Casino, was allegedly broken into, and a Honda hatchback was taken from the home.

About 4.10am on Saturday, 25 January 2025, police attempted to stop the hatchback in Casino.

When the driver allegedly failed to stop as directed, a pursuit was initiated and continued to West Street where the hatchback crashed into a motorhome.

The driver – a 16-year-old boy – was taken to Lismore Base Hospital, while the passenger – a 13-year-old boy – was airlifted to Gold Coast University Hospital where he remains in a serious condition.

A crime scene was established, and an investigation into the incident commenced by Richmond Police District and the Crash Investigation Unit.

The driver was charged and remains before the courts.

On Friday, 31 January 2025, police received further details on the 13-year-old passenger’s condition and injuries, and as a result, a critical incident investigation was subsequently declared.

A critical incident investigation team from Tweed/Byron Police District will now investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The investigation is also subject to an independent review.